Event Details:
Jock Soto, former principal dancer of the New York City Ballet, and current faculty member of the prestigious School of American Ballet, will be conducting a master class for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 13 and up at the Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh (4100 Library Road, Pittsburgh, 15234) on Saturday, January 20, from 12:30-2:00 pm. Mr. Soto is appearing courtesy of the Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh (BAP) and Lindy Mandradjieff, who is also a former dancer with the New York City Ballet and current faculty member of the Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh.
Mr. Soto performed virtually every principal male role in the New York City Ballet repertoire over the course of his career. This is an exclusive opportunity for intermediate and advanced dancers in the Pittsburgh area to share in Mr. Soto’s extensive knowledge of the Balanchine Technique. As a dancer, Mr. Soto was best known for his exceptional abilities as a partner, and was a favorite among the many ballerinas in the New York City Ballet.
The cost of the class is $25. Space is limited and reservations must be made in advance by calling the Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh at 412-343-9333.